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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.70, 266.68 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.70, 266.68 and 109.24 is: 163.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.70 : 266.68 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.70/266.68 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.70x = 266.68 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.70x = 29,132.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,132.12/177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.94

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